Susannah H. Ford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in her home in Seminole, Florida on
Thursday, January 31, 2019. Susannah was born June 4, 1940 in Hillsboro, Ohio, to Frank I. and Vivian
Shannon Hiestand. She escaped to Florida in 1955 with Charles S. Ford and raised four children: Carol
Ann Ford MD, Charles Dennis Ford, Susan Kelly Ford Leonard, and Emilie Margaret Ford. At the center of
Susannah's life were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Susannah had 9
grandchildren (Jason James Ford, Janelle Marie Ford Oneal, Joel Benjamin Leonard, Susannah Noel
Leonard, Philip Daniel Leonard, Bradley Miles Leonard, Kathryn Ford Rudek, Shannon Ford Rudek, Elijah
Wayne Hunter), and 4 great-grandchildren (Sean William Ford, Bayley Anne Leonard, Leiam Koel
Leonard, and Rech Lee Temple). Susannah had a large group of friends, a creative whimsical home that
she designed and built, and she loved the beach. She was famous for her holiday parties which attracted
hundreds of friends. Susannah was a strong and independent-minded woman, who overcame hardships
to become her true self. She was a beautiful person with a generous, fun-loving spirit and her presence
was felt when she entered a room. She loved to celebrate, had a brilliant smile, and her soul sparkles.
She discovered the gift of being at peace and enjoying life. Susannah will be deeply missed by her family
and friends, and will live forever in our hearts and memories. The family will be accepting condolences
from close friends on Sunday, March 3 after 3:00 at The St. Petersburg Lions Club, 9300 West Gulf Blvd,
Treasure Island, FL 33706. At 5:30 there will be a gathering to celebrate Susannah's life on the beach
behind The Lions Club. Upon the changing sky, 78 illuminated lanterns will float towards heaven in
honor of Susannah's memory. Please share your memories and thoughts @
www.mohnfuneralhome.com.